Standardization and quality control of the
herbal drugs including single and compound formulations used in Unani System of
Medicine is essential for their acceptance in the international as well as
local markets. Thus, there is an urgent need of standardized drugs having
consistent quality for reliable beneficial therapeutic purpose. An attempt has
been made for phytochemical standardization of Majith (Rubia cordifolia Linn.) (Rubiaceae), a Unani drug
having immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antipsychotic,
antidiarrhoeal, anticonvulsant and antidiabetic properties. Physicochemical
parameters, qualitative and quantitative analysis, TLC profile and fluorescence
analysis were used for standardization and quality evaluation of Majith. Qualitative analysis of Majith showed the presence of amino
acid, proteins, glycosides, flavanoids, phenols, resin, sterol/ terpene and
tannins except alkaloids.